Gain a better understanding of medical records and the laws and requirements that go along with managing them.
Healthcare is an ever-changing and complex area of law. Patient access to, and interest in, their medical record has created additional pressure on providers to maintain compliance with best practices and recent changes in the law. More than ever, providers and compliance officers need to balance the (at times conflicting) factors of patient privacy, coordination of care, and right of access. This webinar will review recent changes to HIPAA (Part 2), best practices, and the use of the medical record in litigation and professional licensure matters. The presenting panel will use real-life examples from their practice to demonstrate the importance of strong documentation practices and the big consequences of small mistakes.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to discuss recent changes to HIPAA (Part 2).
- You will be able to identify resources to help guide your practice or organization towards better compliance and best practices with maintaining records.
- You will be able to recognize potential documentation issues in your own practice and organization.
- You will be able to explain how medical records are used in litigation.
Agenda
Updates to HIPAA, Part 2
- Updates and Proposed Changes to HIPAA
- Protection and Privacy of Substance Use Information
- Best Practices for Sharing SUD Information
Using Health Information Exchanges
- Responsibilities of the HIE and HIE Participants in Sharing or Receiving Information via an HIE
- Best Practices for Sharing or Receiving Information via a Health Information Exchange
Medical Record Best Practices
- How to Properly Document Patient Care
- Best Practices When Using an Electronic Health Record System
- Consequences of Insufficient Record Keeping
Medical Records in Litigation
- How the Medical Record Is Used in Litigation
- Where to Find the Laws and Resources That Can Impact You and Your Organization
Speakers
Dara Keller,
Messner Reeves- Partner at Messner Reeves
- Corporate and regulatory healthcare attorney with extensive experience in navigating the complex landscape of state and federal healthcare compliance laws and regulations
- Represents professionals, practice groups, and companies in licensing matters
- Expertise in compliance with healthcare regulations such as Stark, Anti-Kickback, and corporate practice of medicine
- Assists clients with corporate structuring, formation, and mergers and acquisitions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Provides legal guidance on health privacy and security laws in an ever-evolving legal environment
- Former litigator with a successful track record in state and federal investigations
- Handles cases involving allegations of Medicaid and Medicare fraud, HIPAA breaches, and OIG investigations
- Serves as outside general counsel for several Colorado healthcare-related entities
Mark B. Collier,
Messner Reeves- Partner at Messner Reeves
- Seasoned litigator with expertise in medical, dental, and mental health care
- Provides litigation counsel, advice, and risk management services
- Represents practitioners and health-related entities in malpractice cases
- Assists professionals in front of licensing boards
- Handles matters involving the Colorado Department of Public Health, Colorado Division of Civil Rights, and Department of Health and Human Services (HIPAA complaints)
- Offers guidance on other healthcare-related matters and business concerns
- Invited speaker and author on medical records, subpoenas, HIPAA, and risk management topics
- Provides a unique perspective to help clients understand complex legal situations
Margaret K. Gray,
Messner Reeves- Associate at Messner Reeves
- Healthcare attorney with extensive experience assisting physicians, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, and healthcare entities
- Combines litigation, compliance, and corporate expertise in representing clients
- Handles matters related to professional licensing boards, state and federal investigations, and healthcare litigation
- Provides advice to healthcare providers on individual patient concerns and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations
- Former senior consultant at IBM with a background in risk and knowledge management
- Passionate about educating medical and mental health professionals on the legal considerations of their practices and invited to speak on the subject to several student and professional groups
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, business managers, office managers, nurses, hospital administrators, compliance directors, release of records professionals, and attorneys.
